Featured Portrait Artworks and Custom Illustrations
A selection of my recent work across digital, acrylic, and pencil mediums, focusing on capturing the personality and expression of every subject.
This is a portrait of the actor Hugh Laurie. I really wanted to capture his intense and iconic expression. This piece was created using Caran d'Ache and Faber-Castell colored pencils on 220 GSM art paper to achieve this level of hyper-realism.
A commissioned portrait of the lovely Varnika. đź’› For this piece, I used acrylics on canvas to create a warm, painterly style that focuses on her sweet personality. It's a joy to preserve such cherished memories.
Here I was experimenting with a digital oil pastel brush on my iPad. I love exploring new textures and pushing my style, and this technique creates a wonderfully expressive and modern portrait.
A classic graphite pencil portrait of Barbara Palvin. Working in monochrome allows me to focus purely on light, shadow, and form to create a timeless and elegant piece of art.
A monochromatic portrait of Jungkook from BTS, created with colored pencils on pink paper. This style uses a limited color palette to create a soft yet striking image that has a very modern feel.
This hyper-realistic drawing of a crushed Coca-Cola can is a great example of my technical skill. Capturing the complex reflections, shadows, and texture of the metal was a fantastic challenge, done with Copic markers and colored pencils.
A look at a work in progress. You can see how I build up layers of color and shadow to create the realistic metallic texture of this hammer, starting from a simple outline.
A glimpse into my studio. This is my creative space, where I focus and bring my clients' portraits to life. Having a calm, organized environment is essential to my process.
About Featured
When you look through these pieces, you will notice that I switch between mediums—graphite, acrylics, digital—because different subjects call for different textures. For example, a hyper-realistic colored pencil drawing captures micro-details like skin pores, whereas an acrylic painting on canvas is better for bringing out a bolder, more expressive character. Before we start, I typically ask if you prefer the smooth, near-photographic finish of my graphite work or the textured, painterly feel of my acrylic and digital pieces.
My process starts with a conversation about what you want to preserve. It is not just about drawing a face; it is about the 'soulful gaze' and the subtle expressions that make someone who they are.
I work across four distinct categories of portraiture:
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Hyper-Realistic Pencils: For those who want archival quality, I use Caran d'Ache Luminance and Faber-Castell Polychromos on 300 GSM paper. These pieces are about precision; I capture every detail from individual eyelashes to the reflection in the eyes.
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Acrylic on Canvas: This is my go-to for something that feels like fine art. Using stretched canvas and bold brushstrokes, I create a stylized, painterly version of the subject. It is vibrant and makes a statement on any wall.
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Digital Illustration: Using my iPad and Procreate, I experiment with digital oil pastel brushes and textured layers. This is a great choice if you want something modern and flexible for social media or home printing.
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Classic Graphite: Sometimes, simplicity is strongest. My graphite portraits focus purely on light, shadow, and contrast, capturing a timeless, elegant aesthetic.
Whether you are in Mumbai or elsewhere in India, my process is consistent. We discuss the reference, choose the best medium for the mood you want to evoke, and I provide a draft for feedback before finalizing the piece. Every project is finished with professional fixatives or varnishes to ensure the artwork lasts for years.
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